The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-18

ant He man distinguished in war. and
a man whose political views were always pro-
nounced, fixed and earnest. He Was man of
sense and courage. When he was defeated for
Vice president in 1884, his conduct was as noble
and self possessed as any example that has ever
been given to the American people. He did not
complain seek to throw blame upon any other
man. He was q bitter partisan, but he arose
above party when his conscience told him that
the demands were too severe.
Mr. Reynolds understood that the bill before
the Congress of the United States is to give the
widow Of John A. Logan 81 500 year He
the pay he received for his services sufficient
to make his family comfortable FOR the balance
OF their life, and saw no reason why they should
come before the people at this time to make 3
distinction in their favor If Congress is able to
pay Mrs. Logan s., 500 year it is able to pay
the widow of every soldier a like pension The
House should be careful how it voted for these
things.
moving the previous question, but the motion
did not prevail
Mr. Linck-I desired to say a word in answer
| to the gentleman who had just taken his seat
He spoke for one soldier who marched over as
/ hard roads and stood as hard service as any
soldier on this floor or in this State, and be-
lleved that he spoke the sentiments of nine
| tenths Of the people of this Republic when he
| said that this resolution should pass. The pen
| sion of Mrs Logan should not be So 500, but
equal to that of the widow of any soldier IN the
Republic
| Mr.. Kellison said that these resolutions were
all for huneombe, and that no attention would
| be paid to them He agreed with Mr.. Reynolds
in the views expressed by him. He thought
| this resolution unnecessary. too, because there
was nothing to show that Mrs. Logan was in
| need.
| Mr. Van Slyke said that he was not soldier,
/ but he could not see how the passing of the res
| CLINTON would injure those who received smaller
| pensions.
Mr. Robinson opposed the resolution for the
| same reasons as those stated by the gentleman
/ from Wayne Mr.. Reynolds. He thought that
after men left the army they should receive PEN
sions based entirely on their disability, and re-
CARELESS of their rank that, if any difference '-
| should be in favor of the inferior man. who wit
| the same disability, had less ability to proviG,
| for his wants.
| Mr.. Pierce took like line of argument
| Mr.. Foster thought that in the great struggle,
as in all such struggles, skill. cunning aud power
| are worth something. and that pensions should
| be provided according to the services rendered.
Mr.. Gardiner was not soldier, but wished he
| had been, as he would rather leave as inherit
ance to his children an honorable discharge than
| anything 1t Is In his power to give. General
| Logan was the greatest volunteer soldier in the
| war. He was great statesman. He was sur
| prsed that there should be one voice here il
1 opposition to this resolution.
Mr.. Gross said perhaps he knew as much oil
General Logan AS anybody on this floor and
| would be glad TO see Congress hand out of the
| Treasury $50, 900 gear to Mrs. Logan.
Mr.. Buskirk fought and oiaa IN the army. and
knew General Logan He intended - vote fol
Mr.. Niblack thought, as tbs precedent has
| been established it is too late to draw the line
on Mrs. Logan He was surprised that any gen
| tleman wants to draw the line on this lady,
Mr.. Kelly, of Boone willing for Genera
| Logan's widow to have just pension. He hal
| always been and always will be in favor Of pen
sions for soldiers.